Champaign police arrest suspect in September shooting

CHAMPAIGN - The Champaign Police Department have made an arrest in connection to the shooting of a 23-year-old man in the 500 block of Alabama Avenue on September 23.

Champaign Police say Justin Brown, 38, was arrested at about 1:01 p.m. on October 1 on a Champaign County warrant for attempted murder, aggravated battery, and aggravated discharge of a firearm. Brown's bond is set at $500,000.

Champaign detectives say they are continuing to follow up on investigative leads. Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call the Champaign Police Department at (217) 351-4545 or Crime Stoppers at (217) 373-8477.